Sociologists Define __________ as Social Distinctions Based on Culturally Conceived

question 49

Multiple Choice

Sociologists define __________ as social distinctions based on culturally conceived and learned ideas about appropriate behaviour and appearances for males and for females.

• A)sex
• B)gender
• C)sexuality
• D)primary sex characteristics

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Definitions:

Minority Groups

Demographic groups within a society that are smaller in number and often experience differential treatment or discrimination because of cultural, ethnic, or other differences.

Racialization

A process whereby some social category, such as a social class or nationality, is assigned what are perceived to be race characteristics.

Racial Formation

Process by which groups come to be defined as a “race” through social institutions such as the law and the schools.

Defining Race

The act of categorizing humans based on physical and genetic traits, often constructed socially and culturally.